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Urcelia Teixeira - Christian Fiction Author

Jonah's Lure - Angus Reid Mysteries Book 8

Jonah's Lure - Angus Reid Mysteries Book 8

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When a young man vanishes from the Weyport waterfront, Sheriff Angus Reid expects to lead the search. Instead, he becomes the prime suspect.

Someone built this carefully. Someone who had years to plan, and a score Weyport doesn't know is still unsettled.

Jonah's Lure is a story about desire, deception, and the traps we walk into willingly. And about the grace that pulls us back when we've gone in too deep.

Book 8 in the bestselling Angus Reid Mysteries series.

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Synopsis

In a town built on tides and trust, the deadliest lures are the ones we cast ourselves.

When a young man vanishes from the Weyport waterfront, Sheriff Angus Reid expects to lead the search.

Instead, he becomes the prime suspect.

The evidence is impossible to ignore: a money trail, encrypted messages, a witness who places Angus’s truck near the missing man’s apartment, and a town that loves him but is starting to ask questions it never expected to ask.

Someone has built this carefully.

Someone who understands the law.

Someone who knows Angus’s past.

Someone with a score Weyport doesn’t realize is still unsettled.

As the case turns against him, Angus faces a choice that cuts deeper than any accusation: fight to clear his name inside the law he has sworn to uphold, or cross the line his brother once crossed — and become exactly the man someone is trying to prove he is.

But Jonah Holt is still missing.

And the longer Angus waits, the more deadly the lure becomes.

Jonah’s Lure is a gripping Christian mystery thriller and small-town coastal suspense novel about desire, deception, justice, and the traps we walk into willingly—and the grace that calls us back before we’re pulled too far under.

Perfect for readers who enjoy clean suspense, coastal mysteries, and character-driven Christian crime fiction.

Book 8 in the bestselling Angus Reid Mysteries series.

Chapter One Look Inside

Prologue

The engine was off. Had been for two hours.

He didn’t mind the cold. Cold was among the least of what he’d learned to manage. He sat with his hands loose in his lap and watched the front of the building across the street the way a man watches something he’s memorized but still wants to check.

Third night. Same as the first two, mostly.

The deputy’s truck arrived at seven fifty-two. The lights in the front office came on at eight oh four—after the coffee was made, judging by the sequence of movement visible through the glass. The medical examiner’s vehicle came and went twice on Tuesday, once on Wednesday. The sheriff’s truck—dark green, older model, one dent above the rear left wheel arch—stayed until six forty-three on Tuesday. Seven twenty on Wednesday.

The man worked long. He cared about the work.

That was worth knowing.

He knew this town. Knew it the way you only know a place you were born into—every street, every family of consequence, every unspoken arrangement that kept things running the way they were supposed to run. He spent decades here. Gave the best of himself to these streets and the people on them, and they knew it. They respected him for it. He earned that respect the hard way, through work most men wouldn’t do, decisions most men didn’t have the spine to make.

Then it was taken from him.

Not through anything he did that wasn’t justified—he made his peace with the decisions themselves, worked through that accounting in long slow stretches when there was nothing but time and a narrow window facing north. What couldn’t be accounted for so neatly was the method of the taking. The way one man walked into a town that ran perfectly well without him, made himself agreeable and capable and present, and used that position to dismantle what took thirty years to build.

The town didn’t question it. That was the part he returned to, the way you return to a stone in your shoe—not the pain exactly, more the insistence of it. His decades of service, his name on every major decision this town made through flood and storm and hard winters—none of it held.

One man. One set of allegations. And Weyport folded like it owed him nothing.

It owed him everything.

He intended to collect.

Prison gave him time he didn’t request and couldn’t refuse. He used it the way he always used available resources—methodically, without waste. A plan built in stages. Not from anger; anger was a fuel that burned fast and left you stranded. What drove this was something that didn’t require feeding. The certainty that a wrong was done and that he was the only one positioned to correct it.

The man in that building took his badge, his name, and the town’s story about itself.

All three were coming back.

Movement caught his eye.

A young man came out of the hardware store two doors down from the diner, a paper bag under one arm, keys in the other hand. Late twenties. He crossed the street with the walk of someone who decided what confidence should look like and was practicing the details—shoulders set, head up, that certain forward lean of a man who believes he’s walking toward something that’s been waiting for him.

He knew that walk. Knew what produced it.

There was a hunger that sat behind it—not greed, nothing so simple. Something more specific and more useful. The need to be seen by the right person and found sufficient. Men who carried that need announced it in small ways, in how they entered rooms, in how they responded when someone with authority paid them attention. They lit up. They leaned in. They gave you more than you asked for because they confused being asked with being chosen.

This one worked the waterfront. He knew the family, knew the operation—made it his business to know, in the weeks since he arrived back in Weyport, which families still carried weight in the town and where the fault lines ran inside them. The father was the name on the building. The son was the one who wanted to be.

Three weeks he had a number for him. He hadn’t called yet. He read first, checked the distance assessment against what the street showed him.

The walk confirmed it.

The young man stopped outside the diner and looked at his phone. Unhurried. Expectant. The posture of someone waiting for the moment he’d earned to arrive.

He picked up his phone.

Across the street, the light in the sheriff’s front office burned steady. It would keep burning until the man inside decided he’d done enough for one day and drove home to his dog and his clean conscience and his unearned reputation.

Not for much longer.

He dialed. Let it ring once. Waited.

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Sheriff Angus Reid's brother died eighteen years ago, or did he? A recent falsified document has come to Angus's attention making him wonder if Logan might still be alive. As Angus desperately searches for the truth, he faces many obstacles--a complicated maze of paperwork, red tape, threats, and people deliberately trying to impede his search. There is plenty of action in the book, although the main struggle is inside of the sheriff's head. He must wrestle with doubt, obedience to the law, faith, mercy, grace, and what righteousness really means. A quote about Angus: "He needed truth the way other men needed air."
An adorable collie named Scout provides Angus with his only comfort because he is pushing away his friends and reluctant to pray to God about it. The search for Logan might cost Angus dearly as he faces sacrifice.

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Nikki
Excellent wri

Great variety in settings and storylines. love it. Good clean content

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Denise Smith
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Loved this story, Hard to put down, intriguing. This set of Christian mystery thrillers are a definite need to read. How to live your faith in every day life regardless of turmoils,

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Denise Smith
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This book is one of the best from this set, It enthralled me all the way to the end. I really enjoyed how realistic every situation was. How Angus Reed was portrayed throughout was just right. Each book can be read as a stand alone and each one impacts powerfully with your faith, love and hope in God and our Saviour, Jesus Christ

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Denise Smith
Martha's Veil

This is one in a set of "can't put down" books. You have to get them and you will really enjoy reading them.

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Denise Smith
Hannah's halo

Each one of these books can stand alone but my goodness they are so gripping and faith filled that you just have to go to the next book. I give these books a 5 star each.

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Lou Morisoli
David’s Debt

So good! Great read. Loved the different approach. Hated for it to end. Very impressed with her storylines & writing.

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Rachel Cabell
Great book!

Suspenseful book I really enjoyed it!

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Rachel Cabell
Great read!

Really enjoyed this title! A blessing to find an author who glorifies God in her writing!

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Michelle McCabe
Looking forward to listening to the rest of the series

I really enjoyed this book. The story was interesting and captured my attention from the very beginning. The characters were relatable, and the writing was very good. Ms Teixeira clearly has a real talent for storytelling.

I was a little worried about the AI narration beforehand, but it turned out not to be a problem at all. I found it easy to listen to and didn’t feel that it took away from the story.

I’m definitely looking forward to listening to the rest of the Angus Reid series!

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Carol Engstrom
Favorite In The Series

David's Debt was my favorite in the series so far. It kept me guessing till the end "who done it!" A real page turner all the way through.

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Denise Smith
Hungry for more

First;" Little Boy Lost" had me in tears, and needed to finish it as soon as possible. The ending was unbelievable. This story was so well put together I was there and feeling every emotion . You have to read it. This book also is what caught my attention to wanting to know more of this amazing detective. I have enjoyed every one of these books and still they make me want more. I really love how you bring God into everyday instances. The combination of mystery, everyday life, faith and answered prayer are incredible.

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Sophie Grant
Absolutely love this series!!

I can’t recall the last time I devoured books in a series like this!! Just love her writing and how each book draws me into the story but also into the Word. This is fiction for Christians at its best! Highly recommend!

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Joy Omeliantschuk
David’s debt

Another great read - you can’t read it quickly or skip words or you will miss something! Every word counts!!! I am a “speed reader” and I had to go back and slow down!!! Took some unexpected twists and turns and held you till the end!

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Belinda G Grimes
Can't put them down

All of her books are fantastic. Anxiously await the next one.

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Pamela Holt
Excellent

Excellent book by a brilliant author.

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LA Murphy
Excellent!

One of the things I love about Urcelia Teixeira's books is that they stay with you long after you close the back cover. David's Debt is definitely no exception! While the plot will keep you turning pages long into the night, if you don't ponder the phrase, "and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors," then you have missed the message of the book. I might not ever recite the Lord's Prayer again without properly considering what this phrase means.

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Sharon Scott
Amazing Read

Urcelia does it again! A suspenseful who done it with all the twists and turns, can’t put it
down that we have come to expect. This one however, hits you differently and challenges you to look inward at what you would do in the characters place. A book about love, redemption, and forgiveness. It made me contemplate, like Angus, forgive me of my debts as I forgive my debtors. A lot of soul searching. An amazing read!

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Charmaine
Captivating

Thank you for the amazing books. They held me captivated from the beginning. It is so refreshing to read mystery novels that are clean. Can't wait to read more!

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Jude❤️books.
Jonah lure

Urcelia 5+ 🌟
This book really is the one, I have enjoyed the most.
Its been hard to get my head out of thinking about the book.
A highly recommended from me.

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Betti
He found me.

You cannot ask forgiveness for something you will not name. You want to pray, but that means you will have to deal with that unsaid thing.

A stranger in town, seemingly loitering, but is he? Once again the author slowly reels the reader in, making it harder and harder to figure out who the questionable character is. An anonymous 911 call, a missing person, a notebook that seems to make no sense and more leave Sheriff Angus and his deputy, Miguel searching for answers. Nothing seems to add up until
someone finally comes forward with the truth. Will the debt ever get paid?

A copy was received through Purpose Bound Press and BookFunnel. These impressions are my own and were in no way solicited.

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Caryl Alexander
WOW!!!

From the very first page Urcelia held my interest. She has a way with words. Constant action which makes the mystery more profound.

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Richard Elliott
Russell Calder wants to extort money from Murphy Delaney and it all goes wrong

Sheriff Reid is caught in a dilemma while working this latest case. Things just aren’t adding up and he must face things he does not want to because it is looking like Murphy Delaney his love interest is involved.

There are so many layers with twists and turns as this story unfolds that it keeps you turning pages as you try to keep up with all that is happening.

This story is very well written and keeps you in suspense as to who did what to whom, and little by little you are lead down the path that Angus must follow to find the guilty person.

This series just gets better with each book.

I think you will really enjoy this book, I know I did!!

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Manda
Angus Reid Mystery 9

Angus and the gang from Weyport are back in book 9 and what a page turner.

What starts out as a slow burn to reel (suck) you in, by the time you get a few chapters in, you realise you don't want to (or can't) put the book down.

Each chapter keeps feeding you little tidbits, keeping you invested, mesmerised and wanting more (a need to know now).

I was not expecting some of the curveballs Angus has to deal with and there were a few spots that had me guessing what was going to happen next, which is what I love about this series. Everything is kept secret until the last possible moment and then boom 💥 (gotcha)

I can't wait to read Angus's next mystery case as each new story is better than it's predecessor.

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Manda
Angus Reid Mystery 9

Angus and the gang from Weyport are back in book 9 and what a page turner.

What starts out as a slow burn to reel (suck) you in, by the time you get a few chapters in, you realise you don't want to (or can't) put the book down.

Each chapter keeps feeding you little tidbits, keeping you invested, mesmerised and wanting more (a need to know now).

I was not expecting some of the curveballs Angus has to deal with and there were a few spots that had me guessing what was going to happen next, which is what I love about this series. Everything is kept secret until the last possible moment and then boom 💥 (gotcha)

I can't wait to read Angus's next mystery case as each new story is better than it's predecessor.

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Lou Morisoli
Jonah's Lure

Great read. Suspenseful to the very end. Love your writing.

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Mama Pris
Logan's Way

This was a compelling story that started in a previous book. I enjoyed it very much. (I've enjoyed all the books in this series.) However I disagree with Angus that Logan's way of operating was illegal. I did not read anything illegal in the way he resolved serious situations. So that bothered me a bit. But there may have been things done behind the scenes that we, the reader, were not privy to. Overall it was a very enjoyable read.

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Melinda Byers
Great books!

I was immersed right from the start. Such a great read that keeps you interested until the very end!

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Dave
Excellent

A fantastic read Urcelia is a great storyteller with the added bonus of her books been faithful storylines. This is one of her best i feel mind not read a bad one yet.

When Jonah, a young man, desperate to impressed his father ends up getting kidnapped things take a nasty, turn for our hero Sheriff Angus but I can't tell you what it is as I don't like to give spoilers.

So highly highly recommend this novel, I loved it and hope you do as well